Palazzolo Acreide: medieval and Baroque together

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings

Palazzolo Acreide, a UNESCO world heritage site, merges two souls: one medieval and the other baroque.
The first urban center was built by the Greeks in 664 BC. and is located not far from the current one. The name of the town derives from Akrai, which in Greek means summit, while palazzolo derives from the name that the Normans gave it, Palatiolum, due to the presence of an imperial palace. Palazzolo Acreide in the Norman period, in fact, developed around the castle. Following the earthquake of 1693 it was rebuilt in the beautiful Sicilian baroque style.

What is the best time to visit Palazzolo Acreide?

Palazzolo Acreide can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Palazzolo Acreide during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Palazzolo Acreide

The village is striking for the singularity of its urban structure, rich in testimonies from different eras: the ancient Greek settlement of Akrai in the upper part of the city; the medieval center with the castle; the upper district, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, with its baroque churches and ancient noble palaces.

Palazzolo Acreide Tourist Map

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Basilica of San Sebastiano in Palazzolo Acreide

Judica palace in Palazzolo Acreide

Church of San Michele in Palazzolo Acreide

Antonino Uccello House Museum

Basilica of San Paolo in Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide Castle

Church of the Annunciation of Palazzolo Acreide

Church of Sant'Antonio in Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide Museum of Travelers in Sicily

Museum of Working Informatics ​​of Palazzolo Acreide

Archaeological Museum of Palazzolo Acreide

Archaeological Area of ​​Akrai in Palazzolo Acreide in Palazzolo Acreide

Ferali Temples of Palazzolo Acreide

Santoni of Palazzolo Acreide

Things to do

Palazzolo Acreide is set in the splendid scenery of the Iblei mountains: this makes it suitable for various types of activities, experiences, excursions, tours,...

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Palazzolo Acreide

Living Nativity in Palazzolo Acreide
Dec 2025

Christmas in Palazzolo Acreide
Dec 2025

Feast of San Sebastiano in Palazzolo Acreide
Jan 2026

Celebration of Saint Paul in Palazzolo Acreide
Jan 2026

Carnival in Palazzolo Acreide
Feb 2026

Easter in Palazzolo Acreide
Apr 2026

Feast of San Michele in Palazzolo Acreide
May 2026

Festival of Classical Youth Theater
May 2026

Feast of St. Paul Palazzolo Acreide
Jun 2026

Palazzolo Acreide Summer 2026
Summer 2026

Festa di San Sebastiano a Palazzolo Acreide
Aug 2026

Meraki Book festival in Palazzolo Acreide
Sep 2026

Agrimontana - Autumn Festival in Palazzolo Acreide
Oct 2026

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What to eat in Palazzolo Acreide

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Palazzolo Acreide

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Here, as in all other places in Sicily, you will easily find the best-known dishes of typical Sicilian cuisine.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Palazzolo Acreide Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Palazzolo Acreide

"Born tired" - Palazzolo Acreide
The events of the film "Born tired" are set in the streets of the magnificent village of Palazzolo Acreide.

Dolce & Gabbana - Palazzolo Acreide
Palazzolo Acreide was the protagonist of high fashion by Dolce and Gabbana thanks to spring/summer 2020 advertising campaign.

Written on the streets of Palazzolo Acreide
Along the streets of Palazzolo Acreide, engraved on the walls of ancient buildings, there are inscriptions that tell the story of the town.

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